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N.K. Jemisin, the acclaimed, award-winning author of The Broken Earth and Inheritance science fiction trilogies, makes her comic book debut with bestselling Naomi artist Jamal Campbell as they thrust you into a stunning sci-fi murder mystery on the other side of the universe!
For the past six months, newly chosen Green Lantern Sojourner "Jo" Mullein has been protecting the City Enduring, a massive metropolis of 20 billion people. The city has maintained peace for over 500 years by stripping its citizens of their ability to feel. As a result, violent crime is virtually unheard of, and murder is nonexistent.
But that's all about to ch more
Far Sector #1 feels like a standard Green Lantern story in many ways but the quality of the writing and art makes it stand out. This was an unexpected debut partially due to the imprint. When I expected quirky, I got something that's far from it and runs circles around some of its spandex sister series. It's a hell of a debut and one that should be on everyone's pull-list. Read Full Review
Phenomenal start to what could be a really great police procedural Green Lantern tale. Interesting main character, creative alien world and a great mystery so far. Read Full Review
Far Sector #1 is just a flat-out great comic. Jemisin, Campbell, and Bennett deliver a Green Lantern story that any reader can dive into, regardless of how familiar you are with the far-reaching lore of the Corps. Read Full Review
DC Comics' history is filled with cosmic tales of the Green Lanterns, but few if any have ever presented quite as compelling a concoction as Far Sector. Read Full Review
A stunning, near-perfect debut, Far Sector (2019-) #1 is a must-read for science fiction fans and comic book readers who are looking to get lost in an immersive world, unlike any other they've ever visited in their literary travels. Read Full Review
I was hoping to like Far Sector. Instead I loved it. This is the kind of title Id like to see more of from DC in 2020 as it reflects its creative team in a way that really should be appealing to an underserved audience in comics. Read Full Review
Far Sector is rich, engrossing world-building at its finest. Exciting for both fans new and old, it's a book with a lovely hook and a storm of big ideas at its heart. Read Full Review
Jamal Campbell's art is beautiful. Everything from the characters to the brilliantly detailed backgrounds is fantastic. The characters are expressive and Campbell is brilliant in his use of light and color. Read Full Review
Far Sector is finally here, and boy does it not disappoint. N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell have created an awesome new character and an awesome new world to introduce her to. The Green Lantern mythos and cosmic corner of the DC Universe have just been expanded and the results are stunning. Read Full Review
Dont get me wrong, Far Sector definitely fits in with the family of the Young Animal line, but its got a different vibe, a calmer interaction and a confidence in itself that makes you notice it. Eleven more issues of this? Sign me up. Read Full Review
Far Sector #1 is a meticulously crafted comic book that is full of personality, a strong sense of intrigue and mystery, with gorgeous art and design. Potential readers shouldn't let the Green Lantern aspect scare them off, this stands on its own. Read Full Review
Far Sector #1(Jemisin, Campbell, Bennett) is off to a promising start. Gorgeously detailed in both word and text, when this new Green Lantern eventually takes flight, it will be a sight to behold. Read Full Review
Fast-paced and enticing, Far Sector #1 kicks off DC's newest Green Lantern epic in style. Read Full Review
Look, I love this shit man. Aint any other way to say it. This is how a Green Lantern book should freaking look. The way N.K. Jemisin presents these aliens' names, customs, and cultures (that we've seen so far) is how you make characters stick out. Jamal Campbell's visuals on the world building, scenery, and each character's outfit. I'm ecstatic that this is the Green Lantern we get to rock with in 2019. This is how a space adventure should be. This is that otherworldy shit we been wanting. No more white men taking up space in space, yo. Black women coming for the cosmos, and I'm here for it. Read Full Review
The design of Mullein works well, and she's obviously got a good head on her shoulders (and perhaps a few secrets of her own?). For a comic without the words Green Lantern in its title, this is the most promising Green Lantern story I've read in quite some time (and the art by Jamal Campbell ain't too shabby either). Worth a look. Read Full Review
Far Sector #1 is a compelling first issue and the debut of an excellent comic for Jemison. One wonders right now if it might have been better served being wholly separated from the DC Universe and the mythology of the Green Lantern Corps, but hopefully, future issues will make that clear. Read Full Review
After reading through #1 several times, there was a lingering awareness that boundaries had shifted, extraterrestrial horizons expanded. It wasn't unlike the first couple Sandman tales. Those shared elements from House of Mystery but was accompanied by a sense the field of horror, fantasy, and mystery comics had suddenly evolved. Far Sector leaves you with a similar glow, in emerald, regarding the status quo of science fiction comics and cosmic heroes. Read Full Review
It's definitely a Young Animal book at its core, and it's a fascinating kick-off. Read Full Review
Far Sector #1 so far gives us one of our most unique spins to the legacy of the Green Lanterns. Sometimes it all really comes down to how you introduce these heroes. Jo isn't your average Green Lantern, this isn't your average murder investigation, and it seems that even Jo being here has some mystery to it for us to unravel. After this debut issue, I anticipate the kind of story this creative team will be able to tell that other Lantern teams could not in the main publication. Read Full Review
Green Lantern Jo Mullein’s story has begun, and it's taking her to a brave new world of brilliant alien sights. The players have been introduced, the secrets are coming to light, and the case is underway. While this introductory issue deals a lot with establishing the new environment, it does it with great depth and paints a beautiful picture (with thanks to out of this world art). Now that the interstellar action is ready, Far Sector appears to be about to blast off. Read Full Review
While the story spits and sputters through the first issue; I'm unsure if it will find it's rhythm as it progresses. The artwork will capture a lot of fan attention and it might be enough to boost sales, but in the long run I'm going to have to wait and see if this maxiseries can deliver the goods. Read Full Review
N.K. Jemison and Jamal Campbell get off to a good start in Far Sector #1. Lead character Lantern Mullein paves the way for the reader through this strange world as she investigates her first murder. The final twist on the last page is enough to bring the reader back, even though Mullein's character, alien races and the city of Platform Ever Forward are more compelling. There's solid world building and character work right from the start! Read Full Review
With Far Sector #1,I feel we are being given our first steps into something exciting. I'm looking forward to seeing something unique come from this. Not just from the setting but from the protagonist as well. The thought of a fairly inexperienced Lantern on their own promises something a bit different from a group that often feels very one-note. If the creative team can keep the quality up, this book could be a must-read going into the new year. Read Full Review
"Far Sector" #1 is a strong introduction to a new, fascinating corner of the DC Universe. Read Full Review
Overall I enjoyed it and want more of this density and this world in particular. I just wasnt in love with the way it was executed here. I am however a huge champion of the concept and am eager to read the series as it goes. For all the clutter, its easy to see how the characters can break out and the creators have the right head about how to approach this material. This seems like a case where its tricky to judge a series issue by issue. Im excited to see more. In a lot of ways, this is Green Lantern as it was meant to be. Read Full Review
Despite a couple minor structural issues, "Far Sector #1" is a beautiful and intriguing introduction to a new character and a mysterious crime plot. Read Full Review
Far Sector #1 is a great start to what could potentially be one of DC Comics next big characters. N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell combined to create a character in Lantern Mullein and world in City Enduring that grab the reader's attention from the moment the issue begins. If you are a fan of the DC Universe's cosmic corner I recommend checking out Far Sector #1. Read Full Review
A nice-looking and interesting comic that feelsa little bloated with exposition. GreenLantern fans should definitely check it out. Read Full Review
Wow they got one of the best authors ever work on a comic book. Good stuff right here
Great start to the series with art from Campbell at the top of his game. Issue #1 sold me on the rest of the issues. "Jo" is smart and fierce. Watch out! I predict big things for her.
A very solid read with phenomenal art. I really enjoyed this as a first issue, as it establishes character and setting in an efficient and entertaining manner. The world building that goes into this series is astonishing, as it is truly a unique sci-fi take on the GL franchise. I absolutely want to learn more about Jo, and her use of the lantern ring is practical and interesting.
The real strength of this book is the art, however. Campbell absolutely kills it in every way. His character work has always been strong, but his city/urban design is nothing short of breathtaking. His panel layout, pacing, and overall design is nothing short of breathtaking. I honestly have not been this enthralled by a single artists' work for ma more
Fantastic start! Amazing writing from Jemisin and absolutely beautiful art from Campbell. Going to be a big series. Pick this up asap, you will not be disappointed.
A definite pick. Amazing read!!!
Jemisin's worldbuilding and characters are as perfect here as in her novels, and she makes it feel like a proper Green Lantern story while raising a number of interesting questions about the way that it isn't. But the real star here is Jamal Campbell, who seems to have been set free by Jemisin's big sci-fi imagination in ways that he wasn't on Naomi, all the rigidity from his work there is gone in favor of stunning flights of imagination. Just a fantastic start on every level!
An engaging murder mystery, combined with the kind of thought-experiment world building I’d expect from a full length sci-if novel, somehow made to fit into a comic book. The art is pretty solid, the setting appropriately alien, and the characters intriguing. While Green Lantern fans may want more, I was glad to find that the story doesn’t depend on the Lantern mythos to carry it. Similarly, I found the detective story pacing and noir-esque running monologue somewhat refreshing, but the style may turn off readers looking for superhero one liners and space dudes who punch each other for 22 pages. There aren’t a lot of DC books that I follow these days, but I’ll be following this one.
This was a surprise. I love whenever there is a new GL to follow and having one so isolated on their own in the middle of the farthest sector is a cool idea. I expected to not like Jo, but I was pleasantly surprised. She isn't obnoxiously full of herself, but almost cynical about her alien and inhuman surroundings.
The art is fantastic and the colour options are very unique. For a Green Lantern book... it sure has a lot of teal.
No reviews for this read. Ha! Ridiculous!! Awesome read! I’m in!!!
Ugh, this could’ve been so much better if that part about emotion wasn’t included. Jemisin explains why the people of the City Enduring don’t have any emotions at all, proceeds to show them emotion, and expects us to act like their was no emotion at all. The art was great and I like the world building so far but I can see myself having some issues with Far Sector down the line
ill give credit to DC when it's due. Original concept, original character, handled well, and separate from the DC universe. Good start. I guess Jo might be the 5G green lantern that they're gonna try to push, and this might be the first character that I'm on board for that. The art is great, the story is interesting, the dialogue is good, keep going DC. stop with all the DC universe changing events, make it more grounded and relatable please.
It's neat. It's an issue mostly here to catch you up on the world and central thrust of the plot. It's most successful when it's the likable main character giving it through her perspective and feels the most lore-dumpy the one time where that falls away.
"I'm guessing you're confused"
This was pretty good.
Solid writing, interesting story and great looking art.
A promising start.
A good but not stellar start, buoyed by some heady if familiar SF ideas and some amazing art. For a first effort, Jemisin does a good job, but I think she needs to step back from the narration a bit more.
I’m so incredibly over writers who say that someone doesn’t experience emotion and then just show them clearly having emotional reactions? Just don’t say that they have no emotions. They clearly have emotions. Loved the art. Tired of human Green Lanterns. Don’t care about the murders.
This was very mediocre. I liked the main character at least. I just despise all the sci-fi in this Green Lantern book. (Yes, I know, dear.)
There's potential here, an interesting world to explore but the dialogue and caption are too dense, stifling, and confusing to actually bring the reader into the story. And there are certainly shows of emotion despite communicating that no one is supposed to have emotions. Are their emotions just supposed to be suppressed but still present? Because that was not what was communicated.
As with all of Jemisin’s works, it takes a little while to get your bearings. Unfortunately Campbell’s art did not help in this regard. It’s pretty but busy.
Not impressed in any way with this one. I won't be picking up any future issues.
I guess technically it's a Green Lantern Title but other than using the symbol and having a ring it's a very boring Sci-fi book. For a first issue I'm not hooked and the story falls flat. The political pandering on page 14 regarding the last presidential election was unnecessary as well. Really there is nothing good in this book, story sucked and the art is garbage.
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